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BU03 AHL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,359 mi
Last recorded140,359 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AHL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 140,359 miles

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar linkage ball joint rubber boots are split, still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 18 Jul 2018 140,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

low effort nearside rear parking brake

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar linkage ball joint rubber boots are split, still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Jul 2017 137,163 miles

front exhaust flexi is worn and blowing slightly

front sub frame is corroded in places

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 129,884 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

n/s/f antiroll bar link rubbers perished

Pass 14 Jul 2015 121,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 121,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 113,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 113,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 104,185 miles

n/s/r hand brake low effort

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,481 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm inner ball joint worn

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,452 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front coil spring corroding

slight dent in nearside front wheel inner rim

Fail 15 Jul 2010 77,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front coil spring corroding

slight dent in nearside front wheel inner rim

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,689 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wheel inner rim dented

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,886 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,639 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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BU03 AHL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 AHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 AHL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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